INGREDIENTS
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BRIO'S SPICY SHRIMP AND EGGPLANT
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Source: Brio's
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2 (1/2-inch) slices eggplant, breaded
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Oil for frying
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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10 large shrimp
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
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4 ounces Spicy Sauce (recipe follows)
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3 ounces heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Salt, to taste
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1 teaspoon finely chopped red bell pepper, for garnish
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Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
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In a saute pan, fry eggplant in oil until golden brown. Season eggplant with Cajun seasoning.
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Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium saute pan. When hot, add shrimp and cook half way. Add black pepper to taste, Spicy Sauce and heavy cream and bring to a boil. Let simmer 1 minute. Add butter and salt and pepper to taste, stirring to melt
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Cut each eggplant slice in half and place two halves on each serving plate. Top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with red bell pepper and parsley.
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SPICY SAUCE
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Can be made in advance or used immediately.
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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2 1/2 tablespoons diced yellow onion
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
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1 bay leaf
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 cup water
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2 ounces Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon white Wine